Korean J Obstet Gynecol.
2001 Nov;44(11):2137-2140.
A Case of Primary Peritoneal Melanosis with Ovarian Mucinous Cystadenoma
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- 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pusan Paik Hospital, College of the Medicine, InJe University.
Abstract
- Peritoneal melanosis is an extremely rare condition characterized by diffuse pigmentation in the peritoneum. Only 7 cases have been reported in the literature, 4 cases in associated ovarian teratoma, 1 case in peritoneal cyst, 1 case in ovarian teratoma and mucinous adenoma, and 1 case in enteric duplication cyst. All occurred in young females and the source of the pigmentation was inconclusive. The authors have experienced one case of primary peritoneal melanosis with mucinous cystadenoma and report our case with a brief review of literature.
